Deputy Program Director

General Dynamics Information Technology; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 132,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology and professional services company in the UK is seeking a Program Director to lead large-scale software development and IT modernization programs. The role involves managing contract delivery, overseeing budgeting and compliance, and driving strategy aligned with government goals. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with significant experience in government settings and proven expertise in Agile methodologies. This is a hybrid role requiring up to 3 days at the customer site in DC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience overseeing modernization programs in a government setting.
• Proven experience with federal program financials, including various contract types.
• Deep understanding of federal IT compliance and EVM practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-year modernization contract's planning and execution.
• Oversee budget planning, cost controls, and profitability assurance.
• Ensure compliance with federal contracting requirements and standards.

Skills

Program Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master’s or MBA preferred

Job description

Program Director (Software Development & IT Modernization)

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Program Director to lead a large-scale software development and IT modernization program. This role is responsible for the full lifecycle of contract delivery, including technical execution, financial performance (P&L), customer engagement, and compliance with federal contracting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior program lead responsible for planning, execution, and delivery of a multi-year modernization contract.
• Drive strategy and execution aligned with the government customer's goals, ensuring compliance with federal acquisition regulations (FAR), agency-specific standards, and contract terms.
• Lead integrated project teams across development, security, operations, and stakeholder management.
• Own P&L responsibility for the program, managing a portfolio valued at $50M+ annually; oversee budget planning, cost controls, forecasting, and profitability.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of performance metrics (CPARS, EVMS, SLAs) and contract deliverables.
• Coordinate with contracts, subcontracts, pricing, and finance teams to manage task orders, modifications, and CLIN structures.
• Provide leadership for software development efforts using Agile, DevSecOps, and cloud-native technologies.
• Guide teams in transforming legacy applications to modular, scalable architectures (e.g., microservices, containers, APIs).
• Oversee implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, cloud migration, and cybersecurity compliance (FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, Zero Trust).
• Lead a geographically dispersed team of program managers, engineers, analysts, and support staff; foster a collaborative, delivery-focused culture.
• Mentor staff and support career development aligned with evolving program needs.
• Build trusted relationships with senior federal stakeholders, including CORs, COs, and technical leads; act as the program's senior interface, lead briefings, program reviews, and milestone assessments.
• Manage communication across internal leadership, government clients, and teaming partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience overseeing modernization programs using Agile and DevSecOps in a government setting.
• Proven experience with federal program financials, including firm fixed price, cost-plus, and T&M contracts.
• Prior experience with EVM, CPARS, and contract compliance reporting.
• Deep understanding of federal IT compliance (FISMA, ATO, FedRAMP, Section 508).
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, and risk management abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to federal executives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Certification(s) may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree.

Work Requirements

• Hybrid role requiring presence at customer site in DC office up to 3 days per week.
• 5+ years of related experience.

Company Overview

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

Compensation Information

The likely salary range for this position is $178,500 - $241,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.